$800
2 beds1 bath720 sqftHouse
155 BBQ Way, San Marcos, TX, 78666
26 Rentals in San Marcos, TX Under $800/mo
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$800
1 bed1 bath1,968 sqftCondo
1638 Post Road 1638B, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$775
1 bed1 bathCondo
215 Ramsay St 202, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$800
1 bed1 bath615 sqftCondo
1224 N Lbj Dr 203, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$800
1 bed1 bath616 sqftCondo
520 Linda Dr. 1 bedroom, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$760
1 bed1 bath590 sqftApartment
1021 Chestnut Place, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$760
1 bed1 bath590 sqftApartment
1021 Chestnut Place, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$480
2 beds2 baths480 sqftApartment
1654 Post Rd, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$480
2 beds2 baths480 sqftApartment
1654 Post Rd, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$480
2 beds2 baths480 sqftApartment
1654 Post Rd, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$480
2 beds2 baths480 sqftApartment
1654 Post Rd, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$480
2 beds2 baths480 sqftApartment
1654 Post Rd, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$480
2 beds2 baths480 sqftApartment
1654 Post Rd, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$729
Studio1 bath474 sqftApartment
100 Warden Lane, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$800
1 bed1 bath615 sqftApartment
1224 N. LBJ Drive 101-104,201-206,301-304,401-407,501-507,601-607, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$800
1 bed1 bath615 sqftApartment
1224 N. LBJ Drive 101-104,201-206,301-304,401-407,501-507,601-607, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$800
1 bed1 bath615 sqftApartment
1224 N. LBJ Drive 101-104,201-206,301-304,401-407,501-507,601-607, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$799
1 bed1 bath463 sqftApartment
200 Robbie Lane, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$800
1 bed1 bath615 sqftApartment
1224 N. LBJ Drive 101-104,201-206,301-304,401-407,501-507,601-607, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$800
2 beds1.5 baths720 sqftApartment
121 #1-6,135, 145,146,155,2601COM, BBQ Way, 2603 Hunter Road, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$775
1 bed1 bath487 sqftApartment
215 RAMSAY, SAN MARCOS, TX, 78666
$800
2 beds1 bath845 sqftApartment
1631 Aquarena Springs Drive, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$700
1 bed1 bath702 sqftApartment
1631 Aquarena Springs Drive, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$775
1 bed1 bath487 sqftApartment
215 RAMSAY, SAN MARCOS, TX, 78666
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Load moreWhat to Know Before Renting Under $800 in San Marcos, TX
Rentals under $800 per month in San Marcos are possible but competitive — expect older buildings, smaller units, and fewer amenity-rich communities at this price point. Expand your search along major corridors and garden-style complexes where rents tend to run lower. Confirm what is included in the monthly rent (water, trash, parking) and budget for move-in costs beyond the first month's rent. Under-$800 listings in San Marcos can lease within days when they hit the market.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $800 in San Marcos, TX
Rentler currently shows 24 rentals in San Marcos priced under $800. Inventory at this price point is updated daily — availability changes quickly, especially at the lower price tiers where well-priced units receive applications within 24–48 hours of posting.
At the under $800 price point in San Marcos, use the bedroom and property-type filters to narrow to studios, 1-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms, houses, or townhomes. Availability shifts daily — set a listing alert if you want to catch new units as they post.
These terms refer to different things. Cheap or affordable apartments are market-rate units at the lower end of a city's price range — anyone can apply regardless of income. Low-income or income-restricted apartments are subsidized properties (through programs like Section 8, HUD, or LIHTC) that require income qualification, typically at or below 50–80% of the area median income. Both types may appear on Rentler — contact landlords directly on lower-priced listings to ask about income requirements and subsidy acceptance.
Pet-friendly rentals exist across all price tiers. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow to properties that accept animals. At lower price points, pet deposits and monthly pet rent still apply — factor that into your total monthly cost when budgeting. Breed and weight restrictions are common even on pet-accepting listings.
Yes — especially on market-rate listings with individual landlords, which make up a significant share of Rentler's inventory. Negotiating leverage is highest in winter (November through January), when fewer people are searching and landlords are more motivated to fill vacancies. Offering a longer lease term, a larger security deposit, or the ability to move in quickly are the most effective negotiating levers.
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